Supporting the Build: Difference between revisions

Campaign Labour is designed to collect data into one source for easy searching. The search facilities in a wiki ensure that users can answer questions with a simple search. For example if asked for what Labour stance on Fracking is, then the information can be easily checked by carrying out a search for "Fracking". In seconds the result will show as below:-

As can be seen, search has identified that in the Economy section of the Labour manifesto it is stated unequivocally that Fracking will be banned. The search results also show that the Tories are disingenious on the subject. As the wiki grows and more articles are added, it is likely the search will include details of the Tory actions on fracking (such as ignoring public opinion, evidence to the environmental damage fracking causes and the government vested interests in the Fracking industry). That is the wonder of a wiki; If the detail is missing, somebody can add it.

* To know more about the facts behind the manifesto

The Home Page ([[Main Page]]) provides acess to all the pages within the Wiki using links. Below is an explanation of the 3 main areas of the wiki an what they provide. Carrying out a search while in an area will search the whole wiki, not just the area the user is in. Key to ensuring that the wiki material is searchable from search engines (google, yahoo etc.) is to ensure any new page created in the wiki is linked back to a page that links back to the main page either directly or through linking to a page that through a series of links is connected to the main page.

** The manifesto will change approaching an election. At that point it will be archived and the new manifesto added. Data such as the 2017 manifesto shouldn't be changed except to make typo errors. It is a direct copy of the manifesto as found on labour.org.uk.

** The MPs will of course change. When MPs lose their seat, retire or are de-selected then an end date can be placed on them and they will be moved out of the Category:Labour Members of Parliament category. New MPs will be added and included in the Category:Labour Ex-Members of Parliament category.

** The campaign tools are likely to be more dynamic. Header and summary information will be held on the wiki to help with searching for information. Each section will be held on https://labour.org.uk/issues/campaigns/. To aid users find information the wiki will hold details of specific campaign events.

** During elections or times of increased activity the wiki will hold summary details to aid users easily find out details. For example users will be able to add their postcode into search and find campaign events that are local to them.

* '''''[[Articles and Analysis]]''''' provides articles that give further insight into Labour policy, global politics and background data the underline the need for progressive politics.